Beachgoers flock to South Beach during spring break in Miami, Florida Saturday.

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Miami police arrest 100 people at weekend spring break gatherings

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Beachgoers flock to South Beach during spring break in Miami, Florida Saturday.
Beachgoers flock to South Beach during spring break in Miami, Florida Saturday. Photograph: Michele Eve Sandberg/Rex/Shutterstock
Miranda Bryant in New York
Mon 15 Mar 2021 10.33 EDT

Last modified on Mon 15 Mar 2021 10.34 EDT

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Police in Miami Beach used pepper spray and arrested 100 people as large spring break crowds gathered despite the pandemic.
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Revellers, many reportedly unmasked, became “unruly” after a teenager refused to move when police tried to clear crowds from a roadway on Friday night, according to an arrest affidavit. Police then used pepper spray. They said several people were detained while two officers were injured and taken to hospital.

The following night, on Saturday, police said 30 arrests were made. A total of 100 people were arrested over the weekend, reported CNN.

The popular spring break destination has seen packed beaches, sparking fears of coronavirus outbreaks. Florida does not permit local jurisdictions to fine people for not wearing masks......................

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[PJMcK]

1. How foolish

Oh, well. Let's see what happens by mid-April.

[mitch96]

2. Another super stupid spreader event.. nt

[Shanti Shanti Shanti]

3. Ah, the foibles of youth, happy breeding

[gratuitous]

4. Why run the ball all the way into the end zone?

The 1-yard line is close enough, right?

[Dem4Life1102]

5. Captain?

[Ace Rothstein]

6. Keeping young adults locked in at home for a year plus was never going to happen.